2018-19 Women's Basketball News

AMCC Tournament, First Round: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Behrend, 2-21-19
AMCC Tournament, First Round: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Behrend, 2-21-19

March 14, 2019

Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. Penn State Behrend in the first round of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in the Adler Arena.

Second Half Surge Pushes Presidents Past Lady Lions in ECAC Opener
Second Half Surge Pushes Presidents Past Lady Lions in ECAC Opener

February 27, 2019

WASHINGTON, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team’s 2018-19 season slipped away during the second half of Wednesday night’s Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Championship Tournament first round game, as the Lady Lions suffered an 89-59 defeat to Washington & Jefferson College at the Henry Memorial Center.

Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. La Roche, 2-16-19
Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. La Roche, 2-16-19

February 27, 2019

Video highlights of Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. La Roche College on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in the Adler Arena.

Cannistraci, Christine Voted to All-AMCC Squad
Cannistraci, Christine Voted to All-AMCC Squad

February 26, 2019

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – A pair of Penn State Altoona women’s basketball players landed on the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s All-Conference team, which was released on Tuesday afternoon.

Women’s Basketball Earns First-Ever ECAC Tournament Berth
Women’s Basketball Earns First-Ever ECAC Tournament Berth

February 25, 2019

DANBURY, Conn. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball has been chosen to compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference’s Division III Championship Tournament, as the conference announced its postseason field of 13 teams on Monday afternoon.

Photo (by Cory Maines): Junior guard/forward Kaley Strittmatter dribbles in front of Penn State Behrend's #24 Kourtney Beamesderfer during Thursday night's AMCC Tournament game.
Behrend Regroups to Defeat Lady Lions 67-60

February 21, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Fifth seed Penn State Behrend rallied past the fourth-seeded Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team in Thursday night’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference first round game, overcoming a sluggish start to prevail 67-60 in the Adler Arena.

Winter Storm Forces Rescheduling of Wednesday Basketball
Winter Storm Forces Rescheduling of Wednesday Basketball

February 20, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Due to the effects of Winter Storm Petra on the Altoona area, Wednesday night's Penn State Altoona women's basketball Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament game against Penn State Behrend has been postponed.

Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. D'Youville, 2-9-19
Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. D'Youville, 2-9-19

February 19, 2019

Video highlights of Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. D'Youville College on Saturday, February 9, 2019 in the Adler Arena.

Women’s Basketball Set to Host Behrend in First Round Playoff Game
Women’s Basketball Set to Host Behrend in First Round Playoff Game

February 18, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – For the first time since the 2014-15 season, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team has earned a berth into the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament.

Photo (by Kerry Maines): Sophomore guard/forward Alexis Cannistraci drives through the paint during Saturday's loss to La Roche in the Adler Arena.
Lady Lions Close Out Regular Season With 73-64 Loss

February 16, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team lost 73-64 in a close battle against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference foe La Roche College on Saturday in Adler Arena.

Women’s Basketball Stumbles at Pitt-Bradford
Women’s Basketball Stumbles at Pitt-Bradford

February 13, 2019

BRADFORD, Pa. – In its final road game of the 2018-19 regular season, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team was downed 88-55 at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday evening in the Kessel Athletic Complex.

Photo (by Cory Maines): Junior Kaley Strittmatter takes a jump shot during Saturday's win over D'Youville in the Adler Arena.
Dominant Lady Lions Prevail 89-55 Over D’Youville

February 09, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team dominated on both sides of the ball in their 89-55 victory over Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference foe D’Youville College on Saturday in Adler Arena.

Lady Lions Topped 71-59 by Medaille
Lady Lions Topped 71-59 by Medaille

February 03, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball wrapped up its western New York road trip this weekend with a 71-59 loss at the hands of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Medaille College at the Sullivan Center.

Women’s Basketball Falls 72-65 to Hilbert
Women’s Basketball Falls 72-65 to Hilbert

February 02, 2019

HAMBURG, N.Y. – In the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Game of the Week, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team lost a close battle to conference foe Hilbert College 72-65 on Saturday afternoon.

Lady Lions Stay Hot, Defeat Pitt-Greensburg 57-46
Lady Lions Stay Hot, Defeat Pitt-Greensburg 57-46

January 30, 2019

GREENSBURG, Pa. – On a frigid night at the Chambers Hall Gymnasium, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team was not cooled off, continuing its recent hot streak with a 57-46 victory over Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg on Wednesday evening.